What is a HELOC?

A Home Equity Line of Credit, also known as a HELOC, is a line of credit secured by your home that gives you a revolving credit line to use for large expenses. A HELOC often has a lower interest rate than some other common types of loans, so it can be used to consolidate debt.

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How does a HELOC work?

With a HELOC, you’re borrowing against the available equity in your home and the house is used as collateral for the line of credit. As you repay your outstanding balance, the amount of available credit is replenished – much like a credit card. This means you can borrow against it again if you need to, and you can borrow as little or as much as you need throughout your draw period (typically10 years) up to the credit limit you establish at closing. At the end of the draw period, the repayment period (typically 20 years) begins.

How do I qualify for a HELOC?

To qualify for a HELOC, you need to have available equity in your home, meaning that the amount you owe on your home must be less than the value of your home. You can typically borrow up to 90% of the value of your home minus the amount you owe. Also, a lender generally looks at your credit score and history, employment history, monthly income and monthly debts, just as when you first got your mortgage.